| Unit name | Advanced Power Electronics Design |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EENGM0001 |
| Credit points | 10 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Yuan |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites | |
| Co-requisites |
None |
| School/department | School of Electrical, Electronic and Mechanical Engineering |
| Faculty | Faculty of Engineering |
This unit introduces advanced power electronics design techniques for modern electrical power conversion systems. The course begins with the modelling of power electronics converters (e.g. dc-dc converters and three-phase converters), based on which, a general closed-loop control design method will be developed following a frequency domain analysis. Various converter topologies (for example, voltage source converters, current source converters and multi-level converters) will be analysed using advanced modelling techniques. Hardware design issues in power electronic converters will be addressed in detail. Design techniques will be investigated for both standard and advanced (for example, integrated) magnetic components. Synchronous rectification techniques, resonant gate driver circuits and emerging power semiconductor technologies such as state-of-the-art silicon carbide devices will be covered. Practical skills such as the use of simulation tools (MATLAB/Simulink) and printed circuit board (PCB) design will also be covered with examples. The unit builds on previous Yr 2 and Yr3 electromechanical energy conversion courses (EENG27000, EENG28070 and EENG37000).
Elements
Overview of advanced power electronics converter applications: Describe the importance of power electronics in applications such as renewable power generation, multi-level converters. Explain issues such as electromagnetic interference (EMI) and the impact of emerging power semiconductor devices.
Modelling of power electronics converters: Explain the operation of single switch to dc-dc and three-phase converters. Using the converter average model derive the operational principles of converter topologies. (Assessed by exam element) Control of power converters: Using the converter average model with frequency domain analysis derive the closed-loop design process for power converters. Explain the inner current control loop and outer voltage/speed control loop design for motor drives and grid tied converter applications. (Assessed by exam element) Advanced magnetic component applications: Review the characteristics of magnet components including advanced magnetic arrangements such as integrated and planar magnetic component. Apply magnetic component design rules to the analysis of advanced magnetic components. (Assessed by exam element) Advanced circuit techniques: Analyse advanced circuit techniques including synchronous rectification, resonant gate driver circuit topologies. Identify the impact and potential of emerging power semiconductor technologies. Understand the operation of standard power electronics devices, e.g. diode, MOSFET, IGBT, etc. Design tools: Apply software simulation methods (MATLAB/Simulink) to converter modelling and control loop design. Be able to use PCB design skills within a power electronics converter design. (Assessed by coursework)
Combination of lectures and laboratory sessions
Control of dc-dc (boost) converter using MATLAB/Simulink Computer based assignment 10%. Develop a boost converter model and associated control strategy. Terminal examination. Exam 90% 2-hour (three questions) paper based on the teaching contents
R.W. Erickson, D. Maksimovic, Fundamentals of Power Electronics, 2nd Edition, 2004
N.Mohan, T.M. Undeland and W.P.Robbins, Power Electronics-Converters, Applications and Design, 2002.
